The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed that the Ghana Police Service be the sole security agency responsible for securing its presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, 31 January 2026, warning National Security operatives and other unauthorised bodies to stay away from the process.

The directive was issued by the party through its Presidential Elections Committee, which stressed that it will not tolerate the presence of any non-uniformed, plain-clothed or unauthorised security personnel at voting centres, collation points or any activity connected to the primary.

According to the NPP, the decision is aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the party’s internal democratic process and preventing actions that could undermine the credibility of the election.

“We have information that some elements within the National Security have plans to deploy unauthorised operatives,” the party stated, describing any such move as a “deliberate and unlawful intrusion” with the potential to disrupt or manipulate the primary.

The governing party warned that it would take firm action should any unauthorised deployment occur, insisting it is prepared to use all lawful means to protect the process.

“The NPP will not hesitate to invoke all lawful remedies available to it to protect the integrity of this process,” the statement said, adding that any unauthorised presence would be “challenged and resisted within the bounds of the law”.

The party expressed confidence in the Ghana Police Service, praising its professionalism and capacity to manage the security needs of the exercise.

“We expect the Ghana Police Service to enforce this directive strictly and without compromise,” the statement added, urging the police to ensure that only duly authorised and identifiable officers are deployed, in line with earlier assurances.

The NPP presidential primary is expected to be keenly contested, making security a critical concern as the party prepares to elect a flagbearer ahead of the next general election.